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What’s Going on with New World Screwworm?

Dr. Michael Payne, UCD School of Vet Med and Director CDQAP and Dr. Nicki Humphrey, Cattle and Swine Specialist, Animal Health Branch, CDFA Livestock producers remain understandably concerned about reports that the New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to creep...

CDQAP January 2026 Newsletter

New World Screwworm: What Has Changed and What California Dairy Producers Should Know By: Nick Kimutis, MPH, Livestock Programs, & Dr. Nicki Humphrey, Cattle & Swine Specialist, Animal Health Branch, CDFA New World Screwworm (NWS) has been the subject of...

NEW WORLD SCREWWORM INFORMATION (10/2025)

It’s “All Hands-On Deck” for USDA and farmers are asked to report suspicious wounds. Last week USDA reported a new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. Less than 70 miles from the U.S.- Mexican border, this is the closest detection...

Why Isn’t Bird Flu Going Away?

A limited number of producers are wrestling with prolonged quarantines and bulk tank re-detections. CDFA’s most recent data show that of the roughly 770 California dairies that have been infected with Avian Influenza. Some 630, more than 80%, have been released from...

California Dairy Quality Assurance Program

The California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP) is a collaborative partnership between the dairy industry, academia, government agencies and others to promote the health of consumers, the health of the environment, and the health and welfare of dairy animals. The program is funded by the California Dairy Research Foundation.

The CDQAP provides educational workshops and assistance focusing on the components of public health (farm security and food safety), animal care and environmental stewardship. The program also provides third-party certification in Environmental Stewardship through its on-farm evaluation and certification program.

Resource Binders

Reference materials at your fingertips!

The CDQAP Reference Binders series offers detailed reference materials including updates and timelines to support California dairy Farmers achieve and maintain current regulatory compliance. Binders contain region-specific materials, additional resources, and example and usable forms to continue to support our farmers in real time. Select your Binder below.

CDQAP Online Courses, Tools, Webinars, and Workshops

CDQAP ONLINE COURSES, TOOLS, Webinars and Workshops: California dairy producers can access CDQAP online materials by contacting us at [email protected] or by using the form below.

Our online courses, tools, webinars and workshops focus on Environmental Stewardship, Animal Care, and Food Safety & Farm Security.

The CDQAP and California dairy producers have had a positive impact.

Dairy producers who have attended CDQAP educational programs better understand regulatory requirements, industry best management practices, and scientifically-sound options for protecting air and water quality as well as implementing best animal care practices and farm security and food safety planning. CDQAP certified dairies perform better in regulatory inspections.

With nearly 800 California dairies certified as leaders in environmental stewardship, consumers are assured that their dairy products come from farms that diligently work to reduce their environmental impact, demonstrate the best animal care practices and provide healthy, safe, nutrient-­dense dairy products for their families.